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Electrical Guides & Advice

This section covers cable and flex stripping and connecting as well as information on earthing, bonding and colour codes for wiring. There are articles explaining how electricity works and all you need to know about the mains supply to your home. We explain how lampholders, light switches, sockets and appliances are connected to circuits. One way and two way lighting are explained as well as basics such as wiring a plug or television aerial.

Note: Strict rules govern what electrical work can be done without notification and inspection. Read More …

Safety & Information

  • Electrical regulations
  • Kitchen electrics
  • The importance of hiring certified electrical contractors
  • How your electrics work
  • Wiring colour codes
  • Cable types
  • Junction box
  • Earthing
  • How to connect cable
  • Fused connection unit

Lighting

  • Installing a new light fitting
  • Adding a new light and switch – one way
  • Adding a new light and switch – two way
  • Two way lighting circuits
  • Wiring a ceiling rose
  • Replacing a ceiling rose
  • Connecting a close mounted fitting
  • Connecting a track fitting
  • Christmas tree lights
  • Installing a fluorescent tube fitting and switch
  • How to replace a light switch
  • Fitting a lamp holder

Flex & Cable

  • How to strip flex
  • How to extend flex
  • How to connect flex
  • Flex types
  • Adding a switch to electrical flex
  • Stripping cable

Sockets

  • Connecting and wiring sockets
  • Wiring a plug
  • Locating new electrical points
  • Extending the ring main
  • Spur from an existing socket
  • Adding an extra TV socket outlet
  • Spur from a junction box
  • Fitting surface mounted box
  • Fitting plasterboard box
  • Fitting flush metal box

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